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# InputType

`public interface InputType`
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android.text.InputType

Known indirect subclasses EditorInfo
EditorInfo | An EditorInfo describes several attributes of a text editing object that an input method is communicating with (typically an EditText), most importantly the type of text content it contains and the current cursor position.

Bit definitions for an integer defining the basic content type of text held in an `Editable` object. Supported classes may be combined with variations and flags to indicate desired behaviors.

### Examples

A password field with the password visible to the user:
  inputType = TYPE_CLASS_TEXT | TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_VISIBLE_PASSWORD
A multi-line postal address with automatic capitalization:
  inputType = TYPE_CLASS_TEXT | TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_POSTAL_ADDRESS | TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_MULTI_LINE
A time field:
  inputType = TYPE_CLASS_DATETIME | TYPE_DATETIME_VARIATION_TIME

## Summary

### Constants
`int` | `TYPE_CLASS_DATETIME` Class for dates and times.
`int` | `TYPE_CLASS_NUMBER` Class for numeric text.
`int` | `TYPE_CLASS_PHONE` Class for a phone number.
`int` | `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT` Class for normal text.
`int` | `TYPE_DATETIME_VARIATION_DATE` Default variation of `TYPE_CLASS_DATETIME`: allows entering only a date.
`int` | `TYPE_DATETIME_VARIATION_NORMAL` Default variation of `TYPE_CLASS_DATETIME`: allows entering both a date and time.
`int` | `TYPE_DATETIME_VARIATION_TIME` Default variation of `TYPE_CLASS_DATETIME`: allows entering only a time.
`int` | `TYPE_MASK_CLASS` Mask of bits that determine the overall class of text being given.
`int` | `TYPE_MASK_FLAGS` Mask of bits that provide addition bit flags of options.
`int` | `TYPE_MASK_VARIATION` Mask of bits that determine the variation of the base content class.
`int` | `TYPE_NULL` Special content type for when no explicit type has been specified.
`int` | `TYPE_NUMBER_FLAG_DECIMAL` Flag of `TYPE_CLASS_NUMBER`: the number is decimal, allowing a decimal point to provide fractional values.
`int` | `TYPE_NUMBER_FLAG_SIGNED` Flag of `TYPE_CLASS_NUMBER`: the number is signed, allowing a positive or negative sign at the start.
`int` | `TYPE_NUMBER_VARIATION_NORMAL` Default variation of `TYPE_CLASS_NUMBER`: plain normal numeric text.
`int` | `TYPE_NUMBER_VARIATION_PASSWORD` Variation of `TYPE_CLASS_NUMBER`: entering a numeric password.
`int` | `TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_AUTO_COMPLETE` Flag for `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: the text editor (which means the application) is performing auto-completion of the text being entered based on its own semantics, which it will present to the user as they type.
`int` | `TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_AUTO_CORRECT` Flag for `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: the user is entering free-form text that should have auto-correction applied to it.
`int` | `TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_CAP_CHARACTERS` Flag for `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: capitalize all characters.
`int` | `TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_CAP_SENTENCES` Flag for `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: capitalize the first character of each sentence.
`int` | `TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_CAP_WORDS` Flag for `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: capitalize the first character of every word.
`int` | `TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_IME_MULTI_LINE` Flag for `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: the regular text view associated with this should not be multi-line, but when a fullscreen input method is providing text it should use multiple lines if it can.
`int` | `TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_MULTI_LINE` Flag for `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: multiple lines of text can be entered into the field.
`int` | `TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_NO_SUGGESTIONS` Flag for `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: the input method does not need to display any dictionary-based candidates.
`int` | `TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_EMAIL_ADDRESS` Variation of `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: entering an e-mail address.
`int` | `TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_EMAIL_SUBJECT` Variation of `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: entering the subject line of an e-mail.
`int` | `TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_FILTER` Variation of `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: entering text to filter contents of a list etc.
`int` | `TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_LONG_MESSAGE` Variation of `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: entering the content of a long, possibly formal message such as the body of an e-mail.
`int` | `TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_NORMAL` Default variation of `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: plain old normal text.
`int` | `TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_PASSWORD` Variation of `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: entering a password.
`int` | `TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_PERSON_NAME` Variation of `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: entering the name of a person.
`int` | `TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_PHONETIC` Variation of `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: entering text for phonetic pronunciation, such as a phonetic name field in contacts.
`int` | `TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_POSTAL_ADDRESS` Variation of `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: entering a postal mailing address.
`int` | `TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_SHORT_MESSAGE` Variation of `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: entering a short, possibly informal message such as an instant message or a text message.
`int` | `TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_URI` Variation of `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: entering a URI.
`int` | `TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_VISIBLE_PASSWORD` Variation of `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: entering a password, which should be visible to the user.
`int` | `TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_WEB_EDIT_TEXT` Variation of `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: entering text inside of a web form.
`int` | `TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_WEB_EMAIL_ADDRESS` Variation of `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: entering e-mail address inside of a web form.
`int` | `TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_WEB_PASSWORD` Variation of `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: entering password inside of a web form.

## Constants

### TYPE_CLASS_DATETIME

    public static final int TYPE_CLASS_DATETIME

Class for dates and times. It supports the following variations: `TYPE_DATETIME_VARIATION_NORMAL` `TYPE_DATETIME_VARIATION_DATE`, and `TYPE_DATETIME_VARIATION_TIME`.

Constant Value: 4 (0x00000004)

### TYPE_CLASS_NUMBER

    public static final int TYPE_CLASS_NUMBER

Class for numeric text. This class supports the following flags: `TYPE_NUMBER_FLAG_SIGNED` and `TYPE_NUMBER_FLAG_DECIMAL`. It also supports the following variations: `TYPE_NUMBER_VARIATION_NORMAL` and `TYPE_NUMBER_VARIATION_PASSWORD`.

IME authors: If you do not recognize the variation, normal should be assumed.

Constant Value: 2 (0x00000002)

### TYPE_CLASS_PHONE

    public static final int TYPE_CLASS_PHONE

Class for a phone number. This class currently supports no variations or flags.

Constant Value: 3 (0x00000003)

### TYPE_CLASS_TEXT

    public static final int TYPE_CLASS_TEXT

Class for normal text. This class supports the following flags (only one of which should be set): `TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_CAP_CHARACTERS`, `TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_CAP_WORDS`, and. `TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_CAP_SENTENCES`. It also supports the following variations: `TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_NORMAL`, and `TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_URI`. If you do not recognize the variation, normal should be assumed.

Constant Value: 1 (0x00000001)

### TYPE_DATETIME_VARIATION_DATE

    public static final int TYPE_DATETIME_VARIATION_DATE

Default variation of `TYPE_CLASS_DATETIME`: allows entering only a date.

Constant Value: 16 (0x00000010)

### TYPE_DATETIME_VARIATION_NORMAL

    public static final int TYPE_DATETIME_VARIATION_NORMAL

Default variation of `TYPE_CLASS_DATETIME`: allows entering both a date and time.

Constant Value: 0 (0x00000000)

### TYPE_DATETIME_VARIATION_TIME

    public static final int TYPE_DATETIME_VARIATION_TIME

Default variation of `TYPE_CLASS_DATETIME`: allows entering only a time.

Constant Value: 32 (0x00000020)

### TYPE_MASK_CLASS

    public static final int TYPE_MASK_CLASS

Mask of bits that determine the overall class of text being given. Currently supported classes are: `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`, `TYPE_CLASS_NUMBER`, `TYPE_CLASS_PHONE`, `TYPE_CLASS_DATETIME`.

IME authors: If the class is not one you understand, assume `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT` with NO variation or flags.

Constant Value: 15 (0x0000000f)

### TYPE_MASK_FLAGS

    public static final int TYPE_MASK_FLAGS

Mask of bits that provide addition bit flags of options.

Constant Value: 16773120 (0x00fff000)

### TYPE_MASK_VARIATION

    public static final int TYPE_MASK_VARIATION

Mask of bits that determine the variation of the base content class.

Constant Value: 4080 (0x00000ff0)

### TYPE_NULL

    public static final int TYPE_NULL

Special content type for when no explicit type has been specified. This should be interpreted to mean that the target input connection is not rich, it can not process and show things like candidate text nor retrieve the current text, so the input method will need to run in a limited "generate key events" mode, if it supports it. Note that some input methods may not support it, for example a voice-based input method will likely not be able to generate key events even if this flag is set.

Constant Value: 0 (0x00000000)

### TYPE_NUMBER_FLAG_DECIMAL

    public static final int TYPE_NUMBER_FLAG_DECIMAL

Flag of `TYPE_CLASS_NUMBER`: the number is decimal, allowing a decimal point to provide fractional values.

Constant Value: 8192 (0x00002000)

### TYPE_NUMBER_FLAG_SIGNED

    public static final int TYPE_NUMBER_FLAG_SIGNED

Flag of `TYPE_CLASS_NUMBER`: the number is signed, allowing a positive or negative sign at the start.

Constant Value: 4096 (0x00001000)

### TYPE_NUMBER_VARIATION_NORMAL

    public static final int TYPE_NUMBER_VARIATION_NORMAL

Default variation of `TYPE_CLASS_NUMBER`: plain normal numeric text. This was added in `Build.VERSION_CODES.HONEYCOMB`. An IME must target this API version or later to see this input type; if it doesn't, a request for this type will be dropped when passed through `EditorInfo.makeCompatible(int)`.

Constant Value: 0 (0x00000000)

### TYPE_NUMBER_VARIATION_PASSWORD

    public static final int TYPE_NUMBER_VARIATION_PASSWORD

Variation of `TYPE_CLASS_NUMBER`: entering a numeric password. This was added in `Build.VERSION_CODES.HONEYCOMB`. An IME must target this API version or later to see this input type; if it doesn't, a request for this type will be dropped when passed through `EditorInfo.makeCompatible(int)`.

Constant Value: 16 (0x00000010)

### TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_AUTO_COMPLETE

    public static final int TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_AUTO_COMPLETE

Flag for `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: the text editor (which means the application) is performing auto-completion of the text being entered based on its own semantics, which it will present to the user as they type. This generally means that the input method should not be showing candidates itself, but can expect the editor to supply its own completions/candidates from `InputMethodSession.displayCompletions()` as a result of the editor calling `InputMethodManager.displayCompletions()`. Note the contrast with `TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_AUTO_CORRECT` and `TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_NO_SUGGESTIONS`: `TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_AUTO_COMPLETE` means the editor should show an interface for displaying suggestions, but instead of supplying its own it will rely on the Editor to pass completions/corrections.

Constant Value: 65536 (0x00010000)

### TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_AUTO_CORRECT

    public static final int TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_AUTO_CORRECT

Flag for `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: the user is entering free-form text that should have auto-correction applied to it. Without this flag, the IME will not try to correct typos. You should always set this flag unless you really expect users to type non-words in this field, for example to choose a name for a character in a game. Contrast this with `TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_AUTO_COMPLETE` and `TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_NO_SUGGESTIONS`: `TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_AUTO_CORRECT` means that the IME will try to auto-correct typos as the user is typing, but does not define whether the IME offers an interface to show suggestions.

Constant Value: 32768 (0x00008000)

### TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_CAP_CHARACTERS

    public static final int TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_CAP_CHARACTERS

Flag for `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: capitalize all characters. Overrides `TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_CAP_WORDS` and `TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_CAP_SENTENCES`. This value is explicitly defined to be the same as `TextUtils#CAP_MODE_CHARACTERS`. Of course, this only affects languages where there are upper-case and lower-case letters.

Constant Value: 4096 (0x00001000)

### TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_CAP_SENTENCES

    public static final int TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_CAP_SENTENCES

Flag for `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: capitalize the first character of each sentence. This value is explicitly defined to be the same as `TextUtils#CAP_MODE_SENTENCES`. For example in English it means to capitalize after a period and a space (note that other languages may have different characters for period, or not use spaces, or use different grammatical rules). Of course, this only affects languages where there are upper-case and lower-case letters.

Constant Value: 16384 (0x00004000)

### TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_CAP_WORDS

    public static final int TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_CAP_WORDS

Flag for `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: capitalize the first character of every word. Overrides `TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_CAP_SENTENCES`. This value is explicitly defined to be the same as `TextUtils#CAP_MODE_WORDS`. Of course, this only affects languages where there are upper-case and lower-case letters.

Constant Value: 8192 (0x00002000)

### TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_IME_MULTI_LINE

    public static final int TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_IME_MULTI_LINE

Flag for `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: the regular text view associated with this should not be multi-line, but when a fullscreen input method is providing text it should use multiple lines if it can.

Constant Value: 262144 (0x00040000)

### TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_MULTI_LINE

    public static final int TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_MULTI_LINE

Flag for `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: multiple lines of text can be entered into the field. If this flag is not set, the text field will be constrained to a single line. The IME may also choose not to display an enter key when this flag is not set, as there should be no need to create new lines.

Constant Value: 131072 (0x00020000)

### TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_NO_SUGGESTIONS

    public static final int TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_NO_SUGGESTIONS

Flag for `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: the input method does not need to display any dictionary-based candidates. This is useful for text views that do not contain words from the language and do not benefit from any dictionary-based completions or corrections. It overrides the `TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_AUTO_CORRECT` value when set. Please avoid using this unless you are certain this is what you want. Many input methods need suggestions to work well, for example the ones based on gesture typing. Consider clearing `TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_AUTO_CORRECT` instead if you just do not want the IME to correct typos. Note the contrast with `TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_AUTO_CORRECT` and `TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_AUTO_COMPLETE`: `TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_NO_SUGGESTIONS` means the IME does not need to show an interface to display suggestions. Most IMEs will also take this to mean they do not need to try to auto-correct what the user is typing.

Constant Value: 524288 (0x00080000)

### TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_EMAIL_ADDRESS

    public static final int TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_EMAIL_ADDRESS

Variation of `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: entering an e-mail address.

Constant Value: 32 (0x00000020)

### TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_EMAIL_SUBJECT

    public static final int TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_EMAIL_SUBJECT

Variation of `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: entering the subject line of an e-mail.

Constant Value: 48 (0x00000030)

### TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_FILTER

    public static final int TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_FILTER

Variation of `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: entering text to filter contents of a list etc.

Constant Value: 176 (0x000000b0)

### TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_LONG_MESSAGE

    public static final int TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_LONG_MESSAGE

Variation of `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: entering the content of a long, possibly formal message such as the body of an e-mail.

Constant Value: 80 (0x00000050)

### TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_NORMAL

    public static final int TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_NORMAL

Default variation of `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: plain old normal text.

Constant Value: 0 (0x00000000)

### TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_PASSWORD

    public static final int TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_PASSWORD

Variation of `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: entering a password.

Constant Value: 128 (0x00000080)

### TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_PERSON_NAME

    public static final int TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_PERSON_NAME

Variation of `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: entering the name of a person.

Constant Value: 96 (0x00000060)

### TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_PHONETIC

    public static final int TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_PHONETIC

Variation of `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: entering text for phonetic pronunciation, such as a phonetic name field in contacts. This is mostly useful for languages where one spelling may have several phonetic readings, like Japanese.

Constant Value: 192 (0x000000c0)

### TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_POSTAL_ADDRESS

    public static final int TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_POSTAL_ADDRESS

Variation of `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: entering a postal mailing address.

Constant Value: 112 (0x00000070)

### TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_SHORT_MESSAGE

    public static final int TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_SHORT_MESSAGE

Variation of `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: entering a short, possibly informal message such as an instant message or a text message.

Constant Value: 64 (0x00000040)

### TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_URI

    public static final int TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_URI

Variation of `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: entering a URI.

Constant Value: 16 (0x00000010)

### TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_VISIBLE_PASSWORD

    public static final int TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_VISIBLE_PASSWORD

Variation of `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: entering a password, which should be visible to the user.

Constant Value: 144 (0x00000090)

### TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_WEB_EDIT_TEXT

    public static final int TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_WEB_EDIT_TEXT

Variation of `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: entering text inside of a web form.

Constant Value: 160 (0x000000a0)

### TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_WEB_EMAIL_ADDRESS

    public static final int TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_WEB_EMAIL_ADDRESS

Variation of `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: entering e-mail address inside of a web form. This was added in `Build.VERSION_CODES.HONEYCOMB`. An IME must target this API version or later to see this input type; if it doesn't, a request for this type will be seen as `TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_EMAIL_ADDRESS` when passed through `EditorInfo.makeCompatible(int)`.

Constant Value: 208 (0x000000d0)

### TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_WEB_PASSWORD

    public static final int TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_WEB_PASSWORD

Variation of `TYPE_CLASS_TEXT`: entering password inside of a web form. This was added in `Build.VERSION_CODES.HONEYCOMB`. An IME must target this API version or later to see this input type; if it doesn't, a request for this type will be seen as `TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_PASSWORD` when passed through `EditorInfo.makeCompatible(int)`.

Constant Value: 224 (0x000000e0)

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